Plasma TV Screen Lifespan Myths and Reality

It used to be said that the new plasma televisions don’t last as long as normal, and more affordable,
Televisions. Soon enough, this myth was laid to rest when TV manufacturers began to guarantee their sets for up to 60,000 hours of viewing time! Put a different way, that is about twenty seven years in most homes.

Then there was the story that if you kept the same image on the screen for too long – like while playing a video game image for example – then the image would be ‘burned’ permanently onto the screen.

You would see a ghost like image after that. To some extent this is true, however, after several years of improvement it was found that the image would disappear after some time when a moving image was projected onto the screen.

Considering the price that these screens go for, it would be a good idea to make sure it has everything
you need. Check how many inputs it has to enable you to connect your DVD, video, computer etc.

There is nothing worse than scrabbling around pulling cables in and out of the screen – and it doesn’t do the screen much good either!

Also, consider the sound quality that you require. Many sets come with standard speakers or clip-on
extras. Some people prefer to connect the sound through their own high quality music systems.

Now let’s look at where to put the plasma TV.

If you thought that a plasma screen only resided in your living room or bedroom then think again. This
cool invention is seen practically everywhere.

Take, for example, the boardroom. No longer is it the ‘bored’ room where presentations are somewhat dry. Today’s movers and shakers use all kinds of equipment to give motivated and animated presentations to sell their concepts or products.

The plasma screen has an added advantage in that it can be linked to the computer, DVD or Video to show superb graphics which will impress clients and board members alike.

Then there is the classroom. Ceiling mounted plasma screens are being used more and more in this
environment. Lecture halls are far more interesting when bright and colorful images are used to convey
ideas to the class.

Another place you are likely to see the plasma screen is in the air or bus terminal. Bright graphic displays sell all kinds of products as well as giving much needed information to the traveler. What better way to sell than to the captive audience?

Multiple plasma screens are also becoming popular for eye-catching advertising in larger areas. This is
literally a wall of screens which can show individual images or one image split over the range of screens. Either way, it draws the eye with its bright and
colorful display.

With the advent of bigger and slimmer plasma screens on the horizon it can only be a matter of time before prices come down even more. Could this be the year where you finally get your cool plasma television?